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Uttarakhand Weather Alert: Rain and Snowfall Expected on October 15 and 16
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News18•14-10-2026, 07:44
Uttarakhand Weather Alert: Rain and Snowfall Expected on October 15 and 16
- •The Dehradun Meteorological Centre has issued an alert for thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, and hailstorms across multiple districts on October 15 and 16.
- •Plain areas including Dehradun and Haridwar will experience light to moderate rainfall, strong winds of 40 to 50 km/h, and a sudden drop in temperature.
- •Kumaon division districts like Nainital and Almora will face the maximum weather impact on October 16 with rain and sharp temperature drops.
- •High-altitude areas in Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag above 3,500 meters are likely to witness the first spell of snowfall.
Key Questions Answered
According to the Dehradun Meteorological Centre, a major weather shift is expected across mountainous and plain areas on October 15 and 16, 2026, featuring thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds, hailstorms, and snowfall in higher elevations.
Snowfall is anticipated on the high peaks of Uttarkashi, Chamoli, and Rudraprayag, with the snowfall limit dropping to 3,500 meters on October 15 and 16.
Weather activities will reduce significantly after October 16, and the weather is forecasted to become completely dry throughout the state starting October 19.
